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Parson's Heath

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About

Parson's Heath is a residential area situated in the northeast of Colchester, bordering the A133. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Harwich Road, providing for daily needs. Its location offers straightforward road connections towards Colchester town centre and the nearby A12.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including the sizable King George V Playing Field, which provides recreational facilities. Parson's Green itself is a smaller, historic common at the heart of the locality. The area is home to a number of schools, contributing to its community feel. A notable local landmark is the former Parson's Heath windmill, a brick tower mill built in the 19th century, which stands as a reminder of the area's past.

Area overview

On average Parson's Heath has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year. There are 6 schools in Parson's Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Parson's Heath is home to around 14,114 people, with a population density of about 3,021.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parson's Heath Population
14,114
Population density
3,021.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-13%)
Shoplifting
5.31(-22%)
Public order
5.17(+1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,630
82.39%
Other White
745
5.28%
African
324
2.3%
Other Asian
206
1.46%
Indian
179
1.27%
Total population: 14,115

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,181
27.17%
No qualifications
2,345
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
2,054
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,721
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,389
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 11,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,364
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,841
31.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
836
14.2%
Social rents from council
497
8.44%
Other social rented
227
3.86%
Total households: 5,886

Property prices in Parson's Heath

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£274K – £382K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Parson's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Parson's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached69£390,000£346
Semi-Detached63£320,000£364
Terraced30£247,500£337
Flats10£145,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Parson's Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parson's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£132,000£238,000£183,250
2017£315,000£138,000£245,000£190,000
2018£317,625£150,000£259,998£205,000
2019£331,500£146,000£250,000£190,000
2020£325,000£141,000£255,500£217,000
2021£347,500£155,000£278,500£225,000
2022£395,000£160,000£312,500£255,000
2023£405,000£149,000£300,000£245,000
2024£395,000£165,000£295,000£252,500
2025£392,250£172,500£322,000£248,750
2026£351,250£145,000£318,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parson's Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parson's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£212£264£255
2017£293£236£276£260
2018£293£255£292£309
2019£303£240£292£270
2020£296£229£286£285
2021£315£254£310£300
2022£343£264£361£342
2023£370£265£355£380
2024£343£289£342£345
2025£343£237£364£336
2026£343£273£354£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parson's Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Parson's Heath in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.